Legendary Lovers
Katy Perry / Katy Perry Lyrics
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I feel my lotus bloom, come closer
I want your energy, I want your aura
You are my destiny, my mantra
Never knew I could see something so clearly looking through my third eye
Never knew karma could be so rewarding and bring me to your life
Maybe this is the beginning of something so magical, tonight (oh, oh)
Take me down to the river
Underneath the blood orange sun
Say my name like a scripture
Keep my heart beating like a drum
Legendary lovers
Yes, we could be legendary (la, la, la, la, la)
Legendary lovers
Yes, we should be legendary (la, la, la, la, la)
Go down in history
Go down together, into infinity, forever
You're Cleopatra
You're blushing Juliet
Anything for your love, a ride or die
Never knew I could see something so clearly looking through my third eye
Never knew karma could be so rewarding and bring me to your life
Maybe this is the beginning of something so magical, tonight (oh, oh)
Take me down to the river
Underneath the blood orange sun
Say my name like a scripture
Keep my heart beating like a drum
Legendary lovers
Yes, we could be legendary (la, la, la, la, la)
Legendary lovers
Yes, we should be legendary (la, la, la, la, la)
Ah-ooh!
Hoo!
Ah-ooh!
Hoo!
Ah-ooh!
Legendary lovers, legendary lovers, (ah-ooh!)
Legendary lovers (ooh!)
Oh, Take me down to the river
Underneath the blood orange sun
Say my name like a scripture
Keep my heart beating like a drum (drum, drum, drum, drum)
Legendary lovers
Yes, we could be legendary (la, la, la, la, la)
(Legendary lover) legendary lovers
Yes, we should be legendary (la, la, la, la, la)
(Oh, take me down) take me down to the river
(Underneath the sun) underneath the blood orange sun
Say my name like a scripture
Keep my heart beating like a drum (oh, baby)
Legendary lovers
Yes, we could be legendary (la, la, la, la, la)
(Oh, oh) legendary lovers
Yes, we should be legendary (la, la, la, la, la)
Ah-ooh!
In "Legendary Lovers", Katy Perry sings about a magical and captivating love that has the potential to become the stuff of legends. The song starts with a description of a tropical paradise bathed under a silver moon where the singer is opening herself up to the possibilities of true love. She is attracted to her lover's energy and aura, believing that they are destined to be together. The chorus invites her lover to take her down to the river and keep her heart beating like a drum, so they can be legendary lovers, going down together in history and into infinity.
The song's lyrics are heavily inspired by Eastern philosophy and spirituality, as well as ancient mythology, especially the stories of Cleopatra and Juliet, who were famous for their passionate and tragic love stories. Perry uses her "third eye" to see beyond the physical realm and connect with her lover's soul on a deeper level. She believes that their love is not only intense but otherworldly, as it defies time and space. The song's instrumental arrangement, which features Indian-inspired rhythms, sitars, and bells, also adds to the mystical and exotic vibe of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Under a silver moon, tropical temperature
The singer is describing the ambiance of the night - a serene, natural setting under the moonlight with a warm tropical temperature
I feel my lotus bloom, come closer
The singer feels an inner awakening like a lotus blooming and invites the listener to come closer
I want your energy, I want your aura
The singer desires the positive vibes of the listener's energy and aura
You are my destiny, my mantra
The listener is perceived as the destiny and the essential chant of the artist's life
Never knew I could see something so clearly looking through my third eye
The artist is surprised how the third eye perception gives clarity to see beyond the physical and worldly aspects of life
Never knew karma could be so rewarding and bring me to your life
The singer believes in karma and considers the meeting of the listener as a positive reward
Maybe this is the beginning of something so magical, tonight (oh, oh)
The singer feels the mystical energy between them, and this night could be a transformative beginning for both of them
Take me down to the river
The artist asks the listener to take them to a river, which could symbolize purity, baptism, or cleansing
Underneath the blood orange sun
The artist wants to go to the river when the sun is setting, giving the sky a blood orange color, hence the romantic and exotic setting of their meeting
Say my name like a scripture
The artist asks the listener to repeat their name like a holy scripture, implying respect and devotion
Keep my heart beating like a drum
The singer wants the listener to keep their heart beating like a drum, meaning they want the passion and love between them to sustain
Legendary lovers, we could be legendary
The artist believes that they both could be legendary lovers, which means they could have a romantic relationship that others will consider ideal and perfect
Go down in history
The singer hopes that their love story would be remembered, even after they're gone, and become a part of history
Go down together, into infinity, forever
The singer wants to be with the listener for eternity, even after death, as their love would last beyond their lives
You're Cleopatra
The singer compares the listener to Cleopatra, who was known for her beauty, power, and influence in history
You're blushing Juliet
The artist compares the listener to Juliet, the romantic character from Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, who is known for her innocence, beauty, and passionate love with Romeo
Anything for your love, a ride or die
The artist is willing to do anything for the listener's love, even if it means life or death, hence the expression ride or die
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bonnie McKee, Henry Walter, Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin
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